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The opportunity for resilience
As the global population grows, so does the need for critical, life-sustaining systems and infrastructure. Our Health & Resilience investments catalyze innovations that strengthen and connect communities while bolstering resilience, protecting natural resources, improving health outcomes, and advancing economic opportunity. Our Theory of Change illustrates how our investments in climate adaptation technologies and infrastructure are accelerating the shift to more resilient and equitable social, economic, and environmental systems.
Investment focus sectors
We invest across five sectors where Autodesk's expertise in architecture, engineering, construction, and design and manufacturing can accelerate scale and growth.
AgTech
Ensure sustainable, reliable access to healthy and affordable food globally
Energy access
Power business, healthcare, and life-sustaining infrastructure with clean energy
WASH innovation
Ensure access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for improved quality of life
Built environment
Accelerate the development of affordable housing and reliable infrastructure
Intermediaries
Support catalytic funding to accelerate life-improving innovations
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Our portfolio
Our Health & Resilience portfolio of nonprofits, startups, and intermediary funders primarily focuses on regions most vulnerable to climate change, including Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and South America. In addition to capital, our portfolio has access to Autodesk resources through in-kind support, including technology, training, pro bono consulting, storytelling, and networks.
Portfolio impact
Through our impact measurement and management practice, we evaluate the impact of our Health & Resilience portfolio based on outcomes related to environmental protection, community health and well-being, and economic advancement as measures of increased resilience.
FY23
74.7 million
individuals directly impacted (cumulative)
2.2 million
metric tons CO2e of GHG emissions reduced (annual)
26,100
people who accessed training (annual)
5,900
people obtained new or improved jobs (annual)
These impact metrics rely on data aggregated and sourced from financial reports, annual reports, organizational key performance indicators, and self-reported data from the Autodesk Foundation portfolio. Read the impact report for more details.
Impact in action
Explore the ways our Health & Resilience portfolio fosters health and enhances community resilience through technological innovation.
Bridges to Prosperity
Connecting communities
Since joining our Health & Resilience portfolio in 2020, B2P has utilized Autodesk in-kind support, including software, technical training, and pro bono consultants to build 500+ rural footbridges globally.
Image courtesy of Envision Rwanda, Bridges to Prosperity
Build Health International
Building equitable infrastructure
Build Health International designs, builds, and equips high-quality sustainable healthcare facilities in under-resourced communities using Autodesk software solutions.
Image courtesy of Miguel Vasquez, Build Health International
MASS Design Group
Building with purpose
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is a MASS Design Group project that embodies principles of conservation and sustainability in all aspects of its design, construction, and operation.
Image courtesy of Iwan Baan, MASS Design Group
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